9 Dec 2022
Educational Psychologist
Educational Psychologist Lisa Andersen joined Churchie at the beginning of 2022 to support the psychological health and wellbeing of our students. Lisa provides psychological counselling, therapy, support and programmes for individual students and groups for a range of mental health, emotional and family issues.
Lisa has a wealth of experience in educational psychology and as an English and Humanities teacher, most recently Psychologist at Redlands Psychology and Junior English and Humanities teacher at Brisbane State High School.
Lisa has enjoyed the strong sense of community and culture of wellbeing at Churchie, particularly the student-led initiatives that promote mental health. She is well supported by engaged and committed teachers and housemasters who have our boys’ best interests at the forefront.
Students are always welcome to speak to Lisa either via appointments or drop-in visits to her office in The Centenary Library. Housemasters also refer students. Lisa also invites parents to contact her regarding their sons’ mental health and she assists across a range of topics such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bullying, grief and loss, trauma, family breakdown, relationship issues, learning difficulties, behavioural concerns and trauma.
Lisa said her number one tip for improving the wellbeing and mental health of school-aged boys is, ‘creating a school community where wellbeing is part of the school culture and boys are educated about mental health and, most importantly, are confident to talk about mental health and access the support available to them.’
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